PhD Programs in Psychology

Whether your goal is to become a licensed and practicing psychologist or you are just looking to expand your educational base to the doctorate level and create more opportunities for yourself, getting your Phd in Psychology online is an excellent option. This site should serve as a resource in your search for the right PhD program and it provides you with a number online program options to consider.

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If you are interested in qualifying to sit for psychology licensing exams, the PhD in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology programs all prepare you for licensure. Graduates of other doctoral programs such as general psychology, educational psychology, research evaluation, organizational/industrial, and health psychology often move on to professions in teaching, consulting, program administration, leadership, and counseling.

As you well know, PhD programs have distinct differences from the traditional masters or undergraduate study programs you have taken. At the PhD level, you are given the opportunity to create an individualized program designed to meet your professional goals and interests. In addition to the online learning, every doctoral psychology degree program includes face to face residencies. The length and scope of these residencies depends upon the program you choose.

Take the next step... Explore the options below and request information from the school(s) to learn more about their Psychology PhD programs. Both Capella University and Walden University are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and are members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Some states may have specific accreditation requirements to sit for licensing exams. If your goal is to become a licensed psychologist it is a good idea to contact the ASPPB to learn about your states specific requirements.

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Online Psychology PhD Programs

Argosy University:

Program:

  • EdD in Counseling Psychology (Online)

Chicago School of Professional Psychology:

Programs:

  • PhD in International Psychology (Online-Blended)
  • PsyD Business Psychology, Consulting Track (Online)
  • PsyD in Business Psychology - Consulting (Online-Blended)

Grand Canyon University:

Programs:

  • PhD in General Psychology - Cognition and Instruction (Online)
  • PhD in General Psychology - Industrial and Organizational (Online)

Institute of Transpersonal Psychology:

Program:

  • PhD in Psychology (Online)

Keiser University:

Program:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Online)

Northcentral University:

Programs:

  • Doctor of Business Administration - Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Online)
  • PhD in Business Administration - Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Online)
  • PhD in Psychology - Gender Diversity Studies (Online)
  • PhD in Psychology - General Psychology (Online)
  • PhD in Psychology - Health Psychology (Online)
  • PhD in Psychology - Industrial Organizational Psychology (Online)

Saybrook University:

Programs:

  • PhD in Psychology (Online)
  • PhD in Psychology - Clinical Psychology Specialization (Online)

Walden University:

Programs:

  • PhD in Psychology - Clinical Psychology (Online)
  • PhD in Psychology - Counseling Psychology (Online)
  • PhD in Psychology - General Educational Psychology (Online)
  • PhD in Psychology - General Research Evaluation (Online)
  • PhD in Psychology - Health Psychology (Online)
  • PhD in Psychology - Organizational Psychology (Online)
  • Post-Doctoral Certificate in Psychology - Clinical Child Psychology (Online)
  • Post-Doctoral Certificate in Psychology - Online Teaching (Online)

Argosy University Online

Program:

  • Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology

Brandman University

Program:

  • BSN to DNP - Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

California Coast University

Program:

  • Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology

Capella University

Programs:

  • PhD - Educational Psychology
  • PhD - General Psychology
  • PhD - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Grand Canyon University

Programs:

  • Doctor of Psychology in Cognition and Instruction
  • Doctor of Psychology in Industrial and Organizational

Keiser University

Program:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Northcentral University

Programs:

  • Doctor of Business Administration - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Industrial/Organization Psychology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Gender Diversity Studies
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - General Psychology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Health Psychology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Industrial Organizational Psychology

University of Phoenix

Program:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial / Organizational Psychology

    • While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

University of the Rockies

Programs:

  • Doctor of Psychology - International Leadership Specialization
  • Doctor of Psychology - Business Psychology Specialization
  • Doctor of Psychology - Educational Leadership Specialization
  • Doctor of Psychology - Evaluation, Research & Measurement Specialization
  • Doctor of Psychology - Executive Coaching Specialization
  • Doctor of Psychology - Health and Wellness Psychology Specialization
  • Doctor of Psychology - Mental Health Administration Specialization
  • Doctor of Psychology - Non-Profit Management Specialization
  • Doctor of Psychology - Organizational Diversity Specialization
  • Doctor of Psychology - Organizational Leadership Specialization

    • For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed each program and program disclosure information, please click here.

Walden University

Programs:

  • Ph.D. in Psychology
  • Ph.D. in Psychology - Clinical Psychology (Licensure)
  • Ph.D. in Psychology - Counseling Psychology (Licensure)
  • Ph.D. in Psychology - Educational Psychology
  • Ph.D. in Psychology - Forensic Psychology
  • Ph.D. in Psychology - General Psychology: Educational Track
  • Ph.D. in Psychology - General Psychology: Research and Evaluation Track
  • Ph.D. in Psychology - Health Psychology
  • Ph.D. in Psychology - Organizational Psychology
  • Ph.D. in Psychology - Social Psychology

Schools Offering PhD Programs in Psychology


Arizona

Argosy University

Campus:  Phoenix

Programs:

  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology
  • PsyD in School Psychology

Midwestern University

Campus:  Glendale

Program:

  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Grand Canyon University

Campus:  Evening Campus

Program:

  • Ph.D. in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Cognition and Instruction

California

California Lutheran University

Campus:  Thousand Oaks

Program:

  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Argosy University

Campuses:  Inland Empire | Orange County | San Diego | San Francisco Bay Area | Los Angeles

Programs:

  • EdD in Counseling Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Fielding Graduate University

Campus:  Santa Barbara

Programs:

  • PhD in Clinical Psychology
  • PhD in Media Psychology
  • Postdoctoral Certificate in Neuropsychology
  • Postdoctoral Respecialization in Clinical Psychology

Institute of Transpersonal Psychology

Campus:  Palo Alto

Programs:

  • PhD in Transpersonal Psychology
  • PsyD in Spiritual Oriented Clinical Psychology

Saybrook University

Campus:  San Francisco

Programs:

  • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) (Hybrid In-residence + Distance)
  • PhD in Psychology - Jungian Studies Specialization (Hybrid In-residence + Distance)

Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Campuses:  Irvine | LA | Westwood

Programs:

  • PsyD Applied Clinical Psychology
  • PsyD Clinical Psychology - Marital and Family Therapy
  • PsyD Clinical Psychology, Marital and Family Therapy
  • PsyD in Business Psychology - Consulting
  • PsyD in Business Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Forensic Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Pacifica Graduate Institute

Campus:  Carpenteria

Programs:

  • MA/PhD in Depth Psychology
  • PhD in Clinical Psychology
  • PhD in Depth Psychology - Psychotherapy

Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University

Campus:  La Mirada

Programs:

  • PhD in Clinical Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Colorado

Argosy University

Campus:  Denver

Programs:

  • EdD in Counseling Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

District of Columbia

Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Campus:  Washington D.C.

Programs:

  • PhD in International Psychology
  • PsyD in Business Psychology - Consulting
  • PsyD in Business Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Florida

Argosy University

Campuses:  Sarasota | Tampa

Programs:

  • EdD in Counseling Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology
  • PsyD in School Psychology

Georgia

Argosy University

Campus:  Atlanta

Program:

  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Hawaii

Argosy University

Campus:  Hawai'i

Programs:

  • EdD in Counseling Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Illinois

Adler School of Professional Psychology

Campus:  Chicago

Program:

  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Argosy University

Campuses:  Schaumburg | Chicago

Programs:

  • EdD in Counseling Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Midwestern University

Campus:  Downers Grove

Program:

  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Campus:  Chicago

Programs:

  • PhD in International Psychology
  • PsyD in Business Psychology - Consulting
  • PsyD in Business Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Forensic Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology - Child and Adolescent Track

National Louis University

Campuses:  Chicago | Elgin | Lisle | Skokie | Wheeling

Programs:

  • Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology - Human Learning & Development
  • Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology - School Psychology

Maryland

Loyola College in Maryland

Campus:  Baltimore

Programs:

  • MS/PsyD (Combined) in Clinical Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Minnesota

Argosy University

Campus:  Twin Cities

Program:

  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Oregon

George Fox University

Campus:  Newberg

Program:

  • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Texas

Argosy University

Campus:  Dallas

Program:

  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Utah

Argosy University

Campus:  Salt Lake City

Program:

  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Virginia

Argosy University

Campus:  Washington, D.C.

Programs:

  • EdD in Counseling Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Washington

Argosy University

Campus:  Seattle

Programs:

  • EdD in Counseling Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

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